1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel Mechanical Its silver dial is a

Its silver dial is a nice vintage restoration

Today's offering showcases this classic and original Calatrava case Omega Seamaster with a beautiful original two-tone dial

The gold plating has been redone and the steel back gives the watch extra durability

Note: In 1986 Omega re-issued a similar watch as part of their "Art Collection" produced in a limited edition of 999 watches

Our extensive research couldn't turn up a single other identical example (though we are not suggesting it is a unique piece)

1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel Mechanical Its silver dial is aThis very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 movement. This mechanism's automatic winding system is a technical masterpiece, earning it high praise Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer Belli in their work, Wristwatches Armbanduhren Montres bracelets, proclaimed the 85x series "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland." The famous